Planning to live and work in Jersey? Find out more about looking for jobs in Jersey here with details on how to apply and where to find all the information about working in Jersey.
Planning to live and work in Jersey?
Find out more about looking for jobs in Jersey here with details on how to apply and where to find all the information about working in Jersey. If you are a British or Irish citizen, you don’t need a work permit to work in Jersey. Everyone else will require a work permit which has to be applied for by your prospective employer. Jersey has a low unemployment rate and if you’re looking for a job in Jersey, there are a number of employment agencies on the island who can help connect you with potential employers. While Jersey welcomes applications from skilled people, preference will be given to those who have lived on the island for more than ten years, people who were born in Jersey or whose parents were either born in Jersey or are registered residents. Depending on your residency status, there may be restrictions on buying Jersey property to live in.
Do I need a work permit?
British and Irish citizens don’t need a work permit to work in Jersey. Everyone else will require a work permit which has to be applied for by your prospective employer.
You can find out more information about living and working in Jersey at the States of Jersey website.
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